Fifth seed Clara Tauson is set to face qualifier Ajla Tomljanovic in the opening round of the Ningbo Open 2025. The 22-year-old Dane enters at a career-high ranking of world No. 12, after what has been a largely successful, if somewhat uneven, season. She opened the year in style with a title run in Auckland, where Naomi Osaka was forced to retire mid-match due to an abdominal injury.
A semifinal in Linz followed, but after pulling out of Doha, Tauson found her form again with a final appearance in Dubai, falling to Mirra Andreeva in straight sets. While her mid-season results declined, she rebounded with a quarterfinal in Nottingham, a semifinal in Montreal, and additional quarterfinals in Washington and Seoul. Most recently, she was forced to retire from Wuhan due to an injury. Across 57 matches, she has struck 347 aces, winning 69.4% of first-serve points, 42.1% of return points, and converting 44.3% of break-point opportunities.
Across the net, Ajla Tomljanovic, ten years Tauson’s senior, brings experience but has endured a modest season marked by inconsistency and recurring injuries. The Australian’s best results include semifinal runs in Auckland and Morocco, though she was forced to retire from Indian Wells and later from Morocco due to injury and illness, respectively. In 32 matches, Tomljanovic has produced 83 aces, winning 62.9% of first-serve points, 43.3% of return points, and converting 43.6% of break-point opportunities.
Clara Tauson Vs. Ajla Tomljanovic Head-To-Head Record
Clara Tauson and Ajla Tomljanovic are tied 2-2 in their head-to-head. They first met in 2021 in Charleston, where Tauson claimed a straight-sets victory. Tomljanovic responded the following season in Cincinnati with a straight-sets win, then extended her lead in 2024 in Hong Kong. In their most recent encounter at Cincinnati, Tauson turned the tables to even the series.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cincinnati | Round of 64 | Clara Tauson | 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Hong Kong | Final | Ajla Tomljanovic | 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Cincinnati | Qualifying R1 | Ajla Tomljanovic | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Charleston | Round of 16 | Clara Tauson | 6-1, 6-4 |
Clara Tauson Vs. Ajla Tomljanovic Comparison
| Clara Tauson | Category | Ajla Tomljanovic |
| 12 | Current Ranking | 104 |
| 260-124 | Career W-L | 423-324 |
| 36-21 | YTD W-L | 21-23 |
| 3 | Career Titles | 0 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 1 | YTD Titles | 0 |
Clara Tauson Vs. Ajla Tomljanovic Prediction
Ajla Tomljanovic could test Clara Tauson’s focus if she finds rhythm early. The Australian’s experience may help her push, but the younger Dane seems to hold the edge.
Prediction: Clara Tauson in straight sets
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Clara Tauson Vs. Ajla Tomljanovic Ningbo Open 2025 Betting Odds
Clara Tauson (-250) enters as the clear favorite over Ajla Tomljanovic (+200). Her superior form, higher ranking, and consistent serve stats make her the safer pick to advance.
Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:
Clara Tauson: -250
Ajla Tomljanovic: +200
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel):
Total Sets Under 2.5: -223
Total Sets Over 2.5: +155
Total Games Under 20.5: -118
Total Games Over 20.5: -118
Set 1 Winner Tauson: -188
Set 1 Winner Tomljanovic: +140
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